Hunter Stallion Station Equine Veterinary Clinic

10/28/2024

We have been asked over an over if we are having our dental special this year. The answer is yes we are offering 50% off on routine dentals and sedation every Saturday in November!!! We have limited appointments available and they are first come first serve so call now to get a spot before you miss out on this amazing deal! 916-687-6870

10/09/2024

We have added horse vaccines into our October vaccine clinic!!
Saturday October 26th 9am-12pm bring your dog, cat or horses in for vaccines. No appointment is required and no exam needed!
Vaccines offered for Horses:
Rabies $38
EWT/WN $54
FluRhino $40
Strangles $46

Vaccines offered for K-9
Rabies 1yr/3yr $22
DAPP $24
Lepto $25
Bordetella $23
Heart Worm Test also available $45.78

Vaccines offered for Feline:
Rabies 1yr/3yr $37.99/$86.99
FVRCP $18.50
FELV $37

Microchip also available for dogs & cats $45

10/03/2024

Good afternoon! Our phones are down today, if you need to get in contact with us please message us on facebook or through our Email [email protected]. We do apologize for the inconvenience.

10/02/2024

We have been having phone technical difficulties the last few days and we want to apologize the trouble it has caused our clients. Please feel free to call our small animal clinic Badger Creek Veterinary Clinic and they can transfer you to us, 916-687-8843. We hope to have the phone lines in working order today as the phone company is here working on the lines now.

09/18/2024

Don't forget this month we are offering a free f***l to all haul in appointments!

09/12/2024

Planning to breed your mare this February or March? Now is the time to start preparing! Let’s talk about putting your mare “under lights”.
Horses are “long day breeders”, meaning that mares naturally reproductively cycle during the time of year when the days are longer (April through August). During the winter when the days are short most mares enter a state of anestrus where they do not cycle, and therefore cannot become pregnant. When left to their own devices they may not start properly cycling again until May, and sometimes even later.
If you’re one that wants an early foal, regardless if its for the January 1st birthday or to avoid issues associated heat stress during the summers then you will probably want to consider manipulating her normal cycling schedule to encourage an earlier breeding date.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for you to get a jump start on the breeding season for 2025! We have a limited availability of 4 stalls with light therapy starting November 1st! The monthly boarding cost for the light therapy stalls is only $800 a month!
Call the office now to reserve a spot for your mare now
916-687-6870

09/04/2024

As cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are on the rise, it remains critically important that horse owners take steps to protect their equine friends (and their families) from mosquito bites. If you live in a region where mosquito populations persist well into the fall months, your veterinarian may recommend additional fall booster vaccinations against EEE/WEE and WNV (West Nile Virus).

If you don't know your horse's vaccination history or you are unsure whether they have received a certain vaccine, it's not too late to start from scratch with an initial series of inoculations followed by the appropriate boosters, as recommended by your horse doctor.

So, what is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?

EEE is a severe, viral disease affecting the central nervous system, and is transmitted to equids (and humans) by infected mosquitoes. There is no cure for EEE, and the mortality rate is 75-95% (in horses). Prevention through vaccination is key.

Contact your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about EEE with the following resources:

USDA Equine Arbovirus Dashboard: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/equine/arbovirus-dashboard

Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC): https://www.equinediseasecc.org/eastern-equine-encephalitis

AAEP EEE Guidelines: https://aaep.org/resource/eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee/

09/03/2024

Free in-house f***l with every exam for the month of September!

08/22/2024

All of us here at Hunter Stallion Station and Badger Creek Veterinary Clinic want to say a huge thank you to all the fire fighters that responded to the fire close to our clinic. We also would like to thank the community for the outpour of support and help offered to help evacuate. We want everyone to know that all the animals and employees are safe and in good spirts. The fire has been stopped. We will be back to business and appointments tomorrow.

08/02/2024

Our small animal clinic is offering another great special coming up in September for dogs spay or neuter!

September we are offering a dog spay and neuter special, 25% off all spay and neuters. Limited appointments available. All appointments must be booked by August 30th. Call the clinic to get on our schedule
916-687-8843

07/30/2024

Our small animal clinic is hosting a vaccine clinic for dogs and cats!

We will be hosting a dog and cat vaccine clinic on Saturday August 24th from 9am-12pm! No exam or appointment needed.
What is being offered?

Vaccines offered for K-9: Vaccines offered for feline:
Rabies 1yr/3yr $22 Rabies 1yr/3yr $37.99/$86.99
DAPP $24 FVRCP $18.50
Lepto $25 FELV $37
Bordetella $23
Heart Worm Test $45.78

MICROCHIP offered for both K-9 & feline $45

04/22/2024

04/22/2024

We had a client call with a horse who injured herself going through a fence on 3/26. We cleaned her up and repaired the wound. After the owner had taken the patient home just a short while later she re-opened her wound and called asking to bring her back, We discussed using RenoVo on this wound and repaired it again on 4/3. Today 4/22 you can see how well it has healed! The patient should be bandage free by the end of the week!

04/05/2024

Attention thoroughbred mare rece horse owners you dont want to miss out on this opportunity provided by stallion owner Eddie Rich Racing Stable for his stallion Finnegan's Wake! Anyone who has questions about the mare care and pricing durning breeding please reach out to our clinic and we will gladly answer any questions you may have.
916-687-6870

Trainer and owner/breeder Eddie Rich is offering free seasons to his grade 1-winning stallion Finnegans Wake, who stands at Hunter Stallion Station.

03/28/2024

Foaling season is always a favorite time of year around here. We are so excited for a client of ours whose mare welcomed an adorble healthy c**t early Wednesday morning. Both momma and baby are doing great.

03/14/2024

UNDERSTANDING HOOF ABSCESSES
Sooner or later (and especially at this time of year), nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean? The diagram below shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help you visualize the structures involved in this process.

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over the course of time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great.

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

03/07/2024

We received a call from a client that their horse had ran through a fence. Our doctors and staff worked long hours on this guy to clean & suture the wound. Still has a long road to recovery but we are feeling confident for this guy to make a comeback.

03/04/2024

We are proud of our small animal clinic Badger Creek Veterinary Clinic!

02/27/2024

Its foaling season! What are good things to have in your foaling kit?

Foaling Kit
Vet Phone Number: 916-687-6870 HSS
TPR- Adult Horse
Temp: 37.2-38.3°C (99-101° F ) Pulse: 28-40 Beats per minute
Respiration: 6-16 Breaths per min

Thermometer
Tail Wrap
Gloves
Bucket x2
Towels
Twine
Long glove or plastic bag
Roll Cotton, rags or shop towels
Very sharp scissors or scalpel
E***a
Chlorhexidine or Iodine, shot glass
L**e
Umbilical clamp

02/21/2024

California has officially surpassed thirty (30) days since the release of the last Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) quarantine. This means that for both California and federal purposes, the 2023 VSV incident has concluded. However, some other countries may have different timelines they go by to consider the United States (U.S.) free, so if you are planning to export an animal to another country, you will still need to check the current requirements for the country of destination. Additionally, other states in the U.S. may also be slow to update/change their restrictions, so checking the current requirements for the destination state is always recommended.

02/21/2024

This morning Dr. Hunter peformed a gastroscopy on a patient whose owner is concered their horses may have ulcers.

What is gastroscopy?
Gastroscopy is a procedure used to view the inside of a horse’s stomach. The procedure uses a 10-foot (3 meter) long endoscope/camera passed into the stomach via the nose. Gastroscopy is the ONLY way to accurately diagnose stomach ulcers in horses. Ulcers are extremely common and can cause signs of colic, weight loss, poor performance, and much more. Gastroscopy is also used to identify tumors, impactions, and other issues.

About the procedure:
Gastroscopy is typically scheduled for first thing in the morning, because of the fasting requirements. The procedure is not painful, but your horse will receive mild sedation to minimize stress and pass the scope into the stomach. The scope passes through the nose to the esophagus and into the stomach. Air from the scope is used to distend the stomach so the gastric surface can be observed and imaged. The stomach surface may be rinsed with water passed through the scope as well. The exam typically takes 15 to 30 minutes.

Following the procedure, your horse will be able to eat in approximately 1 hour. If your horse has been diagnosed with ulcers or other GI issues, the doctor will create a tailored treatment plan based on the degree of ulceration. Treatment plans may include various medications and follow-up scoping to monitor progress.